It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 8th 2026. Tariffs between Scotland and the US have been removed, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has unveiled the Certified Craft Seal, and Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey.
Show Notes:
- President Trump pledges removal of 10% Scotch whisky tariffs to restore trade relations
- John McKillop releases novel Bourbon Brothers featuring rare real-world bottles
- Give 270 hosts Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle benefiting Feeding America
- American Craft Spirits Association launches TTB-approved Certified Craft Seal
- Old Fourth Distillery rebrands spirits portfolio starting with Cane-Based Vodka
- Chicken Cock and Laird’s collaborate on Old Glory Rye and Apple Brandy blend
- Jack Daniel’s debuts ultra-premium Halo MK1 McLaren F1 Team collaboration
- Stitzel-Weller releases $3,000 Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon at 163.2 proof
- 15 STARS debuts Kentucke County™ line to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary